Blessing Lung'aho

Blessing Lung'aho
Born
Blessing Lung'aho

1988 (age 37–38)
Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
CitizenshipKenyan
EducationCatholic University of Eastern Africa
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Story teller
  • Content creator
Years active2012–present
Children2

Blessing Lung'aho (born 1988) is a Kenyan actor, content creator, TV commercial model and storyteller.[1] He is known for playing different roles in Mo-Faya[2] on Netflix and a local TV series, Mother-in-Law.[3] Lung'aho has also appeared in films such as An Instant Dad, Just in Time and Ayaanle. He has featured in commercials for brands like Carlo Rossi and Zuku.[4][5]

Early life

Lung'aho was born in 1988 in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya in a family of four. His mother is a literature professor and his late father was an accountant. He started acting by making stage appearances at the age of 8. In 2014, he was cast for a commercial which led to his appearances in several commercials in Kenya and internationally, including Coca-Cola.[4]

He completed his secondary school education at Kakamega High School and then joined university at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) for his Bachelor's degree in commerce with a major in accounting.[6]

Career

He made his debut on TV in 2012 in a drama series PREM, which aired on KTN in December 2012.[7] He appeared on the television series Mother-in-Law. Lung'aho also appears on the series Pendo, as Raphael on Mama Digital, Sweet Taboo on StarTimes, Makavazi on KBC and Torture on Africa Magic.

In 2019, Lung'aho played Meja[8] in a supporting role to the TV series Maria[9] on Citizen TV. The show's last episode aired on March 18, 2021 which was replaced with Zora on March 22, 2021 with Lung'aho as one of the leading characters named Madiba.[10] He was nominated for the Best Lead Actor in the 2021 Kalasha Awards for his role in Zora.[11] He also played Antony in Just in Time.

In 2022, Lung'aho featured in several TV projects. He played Ken in a short film, Loop, then got a role as Agent John in Ayaanle, He also starred in the Showmax series Igiza, playing the role of Dominic.[12] He started playing the role of Maxwell (Max) in a Netflix drama series called Country Queen[13][14] and two other film roles in Village Vendetta and Mercy.

In 2023, Lung'aho appeared as Kingston in three episodes of the Netflix series Volume,[15] Ricky in An Instant Dad[16] and in 2024 he was in Untying Kantai[17] as Rob.[18]

In 2025, Lung'aho starred in TV drama Bwana Chairman[19] on Maisha Magic Plus and Adam to Eve[20] on Showmax.

Personal life

In 2021, Lung'aho began dating his Zora co-star Jackie Matubia.[21] The couple got engaged in April 2022, the same year they welcomed their first child together.[22] Lung'aho also has another child from a previous relationship.[23]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2012 PREM Cast, KTN drama series
Mother-in-Law Supporting role, Citizen TV series
2014–2016 Mama Digital Raphael Cast
2014–2016 Pendo Cast, television series
2015 Monsoons Over The Moon Policeman 2 Cast, short film
Sweet Taboo Cast, StarTimes television show
2018 This is Life Martin Kamau Cast, television series (1 episode)
2019 Relationship Goals Adrian Cast, short film
2019–2021 Maria Meja Supporting role, Citizen TV series[24]
2019 Janjaruka (Wisen Up) Pato Cast, television series
2020 The Yard Mustapha Cast, television series (3 episodes)
2021 Just in Time Anthony Cast[25]
2021–2022 Zora Madiba Cast, Citizen TV series[26]
2022 Loop Ken Cast, short film
2022 Ayaanle Agent John Cast
2022 Village Vendetta Cast
2022 Igiza Dominic Cast, television series (6 episodes)[27]
2022 Arabuko Cast
2022 Country Queen Maxwell (Max) Cast, television series[28]
2022 Mercy Father Cast, short film
2023 Un-Adult-erated Cast
2023 An Instant Dad Ricky Cast[29]
2023 Volume Kingston Cast, television series (3 episodes)[30]
2024 Untying Kantai Rob Cast, television series[31]
2025 Adam to Eve Adam/Makori/Eve Cast, television series

Nominations and awards

Year Award Category Show Result Ref
2021 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama Zora Nominated [32][33]
2022 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Support Actor in a TV Drama Country Queen Nominated [34][35]
2024 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama Igiza Nominated [36][37]

References

  1. ↑ Nyanchama, Venic (1 December 2022). "Who is Blessing Lung'aho? Career, wife, children, and family - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "Alex Mwakideu, Blessing Lung'aho featured in new Netflix series 'Mo-Faya'". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  3. ↑ Mutsoli, Vivian (30 July 2020). "Mother-in-Law full cast: real names and photos - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  4. 1 2 A, Edwin (27 March 2021). "Blessing Lung'aho: Madiba Of Zora 10 Unknown Facts And Photos". Kenyan Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Blessing Lung'aho: My friends protect me from online bullies". Daily Nation. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  6. ↑ Olambo, Nicholas (10 April 2025). "All About Blessing Lung'aho – His Career, Wife, Children, and Family". Nyakundi Report. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  7. ↑ Ghafla, Baba (2 January 2013). "Introducing PREM: A new TV series set to top 'Changing Times' and 'Shuga'". Ghafla!. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "Vindu vihot! Meet fierce Maria actor Meja who keeps workers at Luwi's house on their toes". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  9. ↑ "Meet Maria; 19-Year-Old Citizen TV Drama Queen - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  10. ↑ Mutsoli, Vivian (13 January 2022). "Citizen TV Zora: full story, cast names, photos and profiles - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  11. ↑ "Kalasha 2021: Njoro wa Uba, Mission to Rescue, Crime and Justice to battle for top awards". Citizen Digital. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  12. ↑ Ochieng', Jennifer (14 June 2022). "From Telenovelas to 'Igiza', Blessing Lung'aho Is Ready for His Comedy Debut". Sinema Focus. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  13. ↑ Kimeu, Caroline (15 July 2022). "Country Queen: first Netflix series to be produced in Kenya hits the screen". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  14. ↑ "The making of 'Country Queen', Kenya's first ever series on Netflix". Daily Nation. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  15. ↑ Njugi, Frank (20 December 2023). "Volume: Latest Kenyan Offering on Netflix Asks a Question". WAKILISHA. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "Instant Dad: Captivating drama on fatherhood and grief - Business Daily". www.businessdailyafrica.com. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  17. ↑ "Untying Kantai". stories.showmax.com. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  18. ↑ "Untying Kantai | Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB)". kfcb.go.ke. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  19. ↑ "Comedy series Bwana Chairman premieres on Maisha Magic Plus". Hapa Kenya. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  20. ↑ "Adam to Eve Premieres November 26 on Showmax: Blessing Lungaho Leads Gender-Swap Dramedy". Khusoko. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  21. ↑ "Despite accepting Blessing Lungáho's proposal, Jackie Matubia says she never wanted to marry him". Nairobi News. 17 November 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  22. ↑ "Jackie Matubia and Blessing Lung'aho welcome first child". Citizen Digital. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  23. ↑ "Blessing Lungaho News Archives". Ghafla! Kenya. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  24. ↑ "Maria's Mejja: Actor Whose Career Was Started by Stranger in Nairobi Streets - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  25. ↑ Opondo, Agnes (16 February 2021). "Sarah Hassan's Movie Collaboration With Lowla Dee 'Just In Time' Set Air On Netflix". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  26. ↑ "Zora Star Madiba Lands New Show Alongside Selina - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  27. ↑ "Zora actor Blessing Lung'aho is ready for his comedy debut". The Star. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  28. ↑ Awuor, Amol (13 January 2023). "'Country Queen' and Kenya's Endless Battle Against Corporate Greed - The Elephant". Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  29. ↑ "From Dud to Dad: Story of 'An Instant Dad'". SanaaPost News. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  30. ↑ "Blessing Lung'aho – Buzz Central". Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  31. ↑ "Untying Kantai – Buzz Central". Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  32. ↑ "Kalasha 2021: Njoro wa Uba, Mission to Rescue, Crime and Justice to battle for top awards". Citizen Digital. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  33. ↑ "Kalasha award nominees unveiled". Nairobi News. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  34. ↑ "Full Kalasha nominees Awards list". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  35. ↑ "FULL NOMINEES LIST: KALASHA AWARDS ADD 9 NEW CATEGORIES FOR 2022 – Buzz Central". 10 November 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  36. ↑ "Late Charles Ouda, Blessing Lung'aho nominated for Kalasha Awards". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  37. ↑ "Kalasha Awards". MaishaMagicPlus - Kalasha Awards. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
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